Provide effective Kickstarter/niche marketing solutions to creator with ad fatigue.

Candidate 1: The Original Poster (OP) of thread '1l3lk33'

• Profile: The creator of hand-drawn maze books, with their second book recently published via Amazon KDP. They are actively seeking effective marketing and sales strategies, expressing uncertainty about the value of paid advertising (Amazon, Google, Meta ads). They also maintain a blog.
• Reason for Selection:
  • Expressed Need: Directly states they are "at a loss on how to sell" their maze book and questions the worth of various ad platforms.
  • Creator Status: Has existing products (maze books) and a content platform (blog).
  • Openness to Alternatives: Their questioning of current ad methods and another user's negative ad experience in the thread suggest potential openness to new marketing approaches.
  • Niche Product: Offers an opportunity to work with a creator in a specific niche (puzzle/activity books), which can yield unique insights.
• Collaboration Suggestions:
  1. Targeted Marketing Strategy Consultation: Provide a consultation focusing on organic reach and community engagement for niche book creators. This could cover KDP optimization (keywords, A+ content), leveraging their blog for discoverability, identifying and engaging with puzzle enthusiast communities, and creative social media strategies.
  2. Content Partnership: Collaborate on a piece of content (e.g., a blog post on their blog about their journey and marketing challenges, a guest post on your platform about marketing niche books, or a joint social media campaign).
  3. Trial of KDP/Indie Author Marketing Service: If you offer services like Amazon ad management specifically optimized for books, KDP listing enhancement, or PR for indie authors, offer a trial or a starter package.
• Expected Benefits:
  • For the KOL Expert:
    • Gain a case study demonstrating effective marketing for a niche, self-published product.
    • Receive a testimonial from a creator helped by your expertise/services.
    • Obtain insights into the specific challenges faced by activity/puzzle book creators on platforms like KDP.
  • For the Creator (OP):
    • Receive actionable, tailored advice to improve book visibility and sales.
    • Discover cost-effective marketing strategies beyond potentially expensive paid ads.
    • Gain confidence and a clearer path for promoting their creative work.

Candidate 2: Commenter with Negative Kickstarter Ad Experience

• Profile: A commenter in thread '1l3lk33' who shared their negative experience with paid ads for a Kickstarter project ("I MIGHT have gotten an extra $10 backer out of it. Not worth it.").
• Reason for Selection:
  • Past Marketing Need & Dissatisfaction: Clearly indicates a past attempt at marketing a project (Kickstarter) and significant dissatisfaction with the ROI from paid ads (Reddit, FB).
  • Receptiveness to Alternatives: Their negative experience suggests they would be open to more effective and efficient marketing solutions, especially for crowdfunding.
  • Creator Experience: Has experience launching a project and understands the creator's journey.
• Collaboration Suggestions:
  1. Crowdfunding Marketing Strategy Review: If they are planning new projects (Kickstarter or other crowdfunding platforms), offer a review of their past campaign and a strategic session on alternative marketing approaches. This could include pre-launch community building, PR, influencer outreach, and content marketing tailored for crowdfunding success.
  2. Testimonial/Case Study on Ad Alternatives: If your services offer a clear alternative to the methods they found ineffective, their experience could form a powerful basis for a case study or testimonial highlighting the benefits of your approach for crowdfunders.
  3. Pilot Program for New Marketing Tools/Services: If you are developing or launching new marketing tools or services aimed at creators or crowdfunders, they could be an ideal candidate for a pilot program, providing valuable feedback based on their past experiences.
• Expected Benefits:
  • For the KOL Expert:
    • Help a creator overcome past marketing failures, potentially leading to a strong success story.
    • Gain a compelling testimonial that directly addresses the shortcomings of common advertising methods and positions your solution as superior.
    • Obtain valuable insights into the specific pain points and needs of creators using crowdfunding platforms.
  • For the Creator:
    • Learn more effective marketing strategies for future projects, avoiding wasted ad spend.
    • Potentially achieve better funding outcomes for their next venture.
    • Gain access to new tools or expert advice that could significantly improve their marketing efforts.